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About Us

Over 25 years experience in education recruitment

Your gateway to quality teaching opportunities abroad

Decades of experience, a world of opportunities

Established in 2004, SA-Recruitment has been placing teachers into schools, colleges and universities across the Middle East, Far East and the UK. Our founders have run international recruitment businesses in the UK, South Africa and Middle East for over two decades and have a wealth of experience and knowledge to offer both clients and teachers. The company offers a range of services within the recruitment space; from campaign management and roll-out, to individual placements.


As a company we focus on quality over quantity and are proud of the fact that the majority of our clients have been with us for many years and that 85% of the teachers we place come from personal referrals from teachers who we have worked with in the past. We understand that teaching in a new school in a new country comes with its own unique set of challenges and apply this knowledge to our vetting process. This also enables us to support teachers throughout the recruitment life cycle; from interview right through to their first crucial months in their new position. Now more than ever, every recruitment opportunity needs to be utilised to its full potential. We understand that for our clients recruitment is a vital, but sometimes costly exercise, and offer a range of services and solutions to suit the requirements of each individual client.

Our Team

The people behind SA-Recruitment:

Nicole Miller
Nicole Miller

Education Manager

Nicole started her career in Education recruitment in 2012 and comes from a strong HR background. Today she is a Senior Education Consultant and recognised as a leading expert on international Education placements into the Middle East marketplace. Her experience allows her to give quality advice regarding recruitment in the Middle East, a valuable skill in the industry.

Irene Toerien
Irene Toerien

Chief Operations Manager

Irene comes from an Education, working as a teacher inn South Africa as well as abroad, background and has worked and run Education Recruitment businesses since 2002. An expert on large recruitment international campaigns, Irene offers operational experience and knowledge.after being a teacher in South Africa and abroad. 

Salah ElBaba
Salah ElBaba

Managing Director

Salah began his career in recruitment in the 1990s and co-founded Dream Group UK, which eventually became Servoca Plc, a staffing solutions group listed on the AIM with over 200 employees and offices around the world. In 2004, he relocated to Cape Town, South Africa, where he provided advice and established technology and recruitment businesses in South Africa and international markets. He now works between London and Cape Town.

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